Cross references
Mark 4:16
Some are like the seeds sown on rocky ground. They hear the word and at once receive it with joy.
Mark 4:16 has 11 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 5 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Luke 8:13 (6 votes) and Matthew 13:20–21 (5 votes). 18 other verses point back to it. It links with 10 other books, from 2 Chronicles 24 to 1 John 2.
Which verses does Mark 4:16 point to?
Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- Luke 8:136 votes
The seeds on rocky ground are those who hear the word and receive it with joy, but they have no root. They believe for a season, but in the time of testing, they fall away.
- Matthew 13:20–215 votes
The seed sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. But since he has no root, he remains for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away.
- Mark 6:205 votes
because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly.
- Ezekiel 33:31–324 votes
So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain. Indeed, you are to them like a singer of love songs with a beautiful voice, who skillfully plays an instrument. They hear your words but do not put them into practice.
- John 5:354 votes
John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light.
- Matthew 8:19–202 votes
And one of the scribes came to Him and said, “Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go.” Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.”
- Acts 8:132 votes
Even Simon himself believed and was baptized. He followed Philip closely and was astounded by the great signs and miracles he observed.
- Mark 10:17–221 vote
As Jesus started on His way, a man ran up and knelt before Him. “Good Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “Why do you call Me good?” Jesus replied. “No one is good except God alone. …
- Acts 8:18–211 vote
When Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money. “Give me this power as well,” he said, “so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.” …
- Acts 24:25–261 vote
As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.” At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him.
- Acts 26:280 votes
Which verses point to Mark 4:16?
The 10 strongest of 18.